Ron Joyce
Ronald Vaughan Joyce, C.M. (October 19, 1930 – January 31, 2019) was a Canadian entrepreneur and billionaire. He co-founded the Tim Hortons doughnut chain as Tim Horton's partner. He helped create Tim Horton Children's Camps and the Tim Horton Children's Foundation. He was named a member of the Order of Canada in 1992.
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| Born | Ronald Vaughan Joyce October 19, 1930 Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | January 31, 2019 (aged 88) Burlington, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur and Philanthropist |
| Known for | Co-founding Tim Hortons |
| Children | 7, including, Ron Joyce, Jr. |
Net worth
In 2018, Forbes estimated his net worth to be around US$1.4 billion.[1] Joyce died at his home in Burlington, Ontario on January 31, 2019 at the age of 88.[2][3]
Ron Joyce Media
Bronze Sculpture at McMaster Children's Hospital
References
- ↑ "Ronald Joyce". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-07-09.
- ↑ Willick, Frances; Michael Gorman. "Ron Joyce, billionaire who brought Tim Hortons coffee to the masses, dead at 88". CBC. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/tim-hortons-ron-joyce-died-1.5001820. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- ↑ Doughnut dynasty: The high school dropout turned billionaire force behind Tim Hortons. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-a-role-model-for-our-region-tim-hortons-co-founder-ron-joyce-dies//. Retrieved 2020-07-09.